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Pistorius to get parole in August

The decision to grant parole to Oscar Pistorius in August, the prime accused in the Reeva Steenkamp murder case has been vehemently condemned by Reeva's parents, who also submitted a plea against the order.

Their plea was rejected by the parole board.

Sentenced for 5 years, Pistorius has completed one-sixth of his jail term and is eligible for house arrest for good behaviour.

Pistorius indicted in the court of law

Oscar Pistorius was indicted in a South African court on the charge of premeditated murder in the death of Reeva Steenkamp.

The indictment highlighted that Pistorius "intentionally" shot his girlfriend while she was in the bathroom.

Pistorius had maintained that he opened fire at an intruder thinking his house had been broken in.

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3 Mar 2014

The trial begins amidst much public glare

The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius began and instantly became a source of entertainment with "The Oscar Pistorius Trial - A Carte Blanche Channel" dedicated to it.

State prosecutors had lined up as many as 107 witnesses.

Pistorius faced plaints of murder, unlawful possession of arms and 2 incidents of public shooting before the death of Reeva Steenkamp.

7 Apr 2014

The 'blade runner' takes the stand

Amidst much drama and public glare, Oscar Pistorius took to the stand for the first time and voiced his apology to Reeva's family.

He said they were in his thoughts and prayers.

He further spoke of how he had been relying upon antidepressants and sleeping pills to calm himself.

If found guilty, Pistorius would face a 25 year jail term for Steenkamp's premeditated murder.

7 Jul 2014

Pistorius mentally fit, could tell right from wrong

On 5 May 2014, the court ordered a 30 day psychiatric assessment to actuate "if his mental state influenced his behavior" on 14 February 2013.

On 7 July 2014, Judge Gerrie Nel received reports on the result of the psychiatric studies.

Pistorius was not suffering any mental ailment and could tell right from wrong, confirmed the reports.

21 Oct 2014

5 year jail sentence to Oscar Pistorius

After a 20 month long public trial, Judge Thokozile Masipa handed down a 5 year sentence for culpable homicide to Oscar Pistorius.

She cited the "gross negligence" on the part of Pistorius when he shot his girlfriend 4 times from behind a bathroom door.

Pistorius will be subjected to 10 months in jail after which he can avail house arrest.

9 Jun 2015

Pistorius to get parole in August

The decision to grant parole to Oscar Pistorius in August, the prime accused in the Reeva Steenkamp murder case has been vehemently condemned by Reeva's parents, who also submitted a plea against the order.

Their plea was rejected by the parole board.

Sentenced for 5 years, Pistorius has completed one-sixth of his jail term and is eligible for house arrest for good behaviour.